HomeMy WebLinkAbout010818 CC MinThe City of West University Place
A Nei ghborhood City
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Susan Sample , Mayor M. Chris Peifer , City Manager
Wayne J. Franklin , Mayor Pro Tem Alan Petrov, City Attorney
Bob Higley , Councilmember Thelma Gilliam , City Secretary
Kellye Burke , Councilmember
Mardi Turner , Councilmember
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in regular session on Monday ,
January 8, 2018 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning at
approximately 6 :30 p.m.
Agenda items were as follows:
Call ed Meeting to Order
Mayor Sample called the mee ting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers .
Council and Staff in attendance were: Councilmembers , Burke, Higley, and Turner, City Manager
Peifer , City Attorney Petrov , City Secretary Gilliam, Police Chief Walker , and Public Works Director
Beach . Mayor Pro Tem Fra nklin was absent.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilmember Higley led the Pledge.
Notice of Meeting: Secretary Gilliam confirmed that the notice of the meeting was duly posted in
accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
1. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non -agenda items.
Comments were made by:
Ali da Drewes, 6112 Fordham Street
Dick Yehle, 6401 Rutgers
2. Amendment to the Tree Ordinance
Matters related to amending the Tree Preservation and Protection requirements to allow tree trust
plantings in the front and side street yards (setbacks). Recommended action: Approve ordinance
amending the Tree Preservation and Protection requirements to allow tree trust plantings in the front and side
street yards (setbacks) on the first of two readings. Mr. Dave Beach, Public Works Director
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the ordinance amending Chapter 82 of the Code of
Ordinances on the first of two readings. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin
City Council Meeting Action Minutes, January 8 , 2018
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3. S hort Term Rentals
Matters related to ordinance regarding short -term rentals. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance
on the first of two readings. Mr. Dave Beach, Public Works Director
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the ordinance amending Chapter 54 of the Code of
Ordinances on the first of two readings. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION
PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin
4. Consent Agenda
All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be
enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
member requests in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A. City Council Minutes
Approve City Council Minutes of December 11, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve City
Council Special and Regular Meeting Minutes. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City S ecretary
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember
Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin
5. Adjourn
Wi th no other matters before Council, Councilmember Turner moved to adjour n the meeting at
approximately 6:50 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: Franklin
January 22, 2018
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC , City Secretary Council Approval Date